Trauma-Informed Parenting

This course explores trauma-informed parenting including:

complex trauma

strength and resilience

aftereffects

parenting practices

(2 hours, $10.00 per person)

Many children in care experience traumatic events, including abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. These traumatic events can affect a child long after he or she has been removed from the source of the trauma. This class explores how parents can care for a child while being sensitive to his or her past traumatic experiences. [Also available in Spanish]

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

describe "complex trauma"

understand how a child’s past experiences impact his or her behavior

use the Trauma-Sensitive Review Form

understand how to encourage a child to develop strength and resilience